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# Toppings/Sauces: Fresh Salsa
- URL: https://www.foodconsumer.org/fresh_salsa_0530110710/
- Published: 2011-05-30T20:09:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-22T16:11:59.000Z
- Description: An NHLBI salsa recipe that leans on fresh herbs so you can use less salt: tomatoes, onion, garlic, serrano or jalapeno peppers, cilantro, avocado and lime juice, served right away or within four or five hours. Eight half-cup servings at 42 calories each.
- Author: Food Consumer
- Tags: Heart Healthy Recipes, Recipes & Dining, #vivvo-import

Fresh herbs add flavor--so you can use less salt.

6 tomatoes preferably Roma (or 3 large tomatoes)

1/2 medium onion finely chopped

1 clove garlic, finely minced

2 serrano or jalapeno peppers, finely chopped

3 tablespoons cilantro, chopped

1/8 teaspoon oregano, finely crushed

1/8 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon pepper

1/2 avocado diced (black skin)

juice of 1 lime 

Combine all of the ingredients in a glass bowl.

Serve immediately or refrigerate and serve within 4 or 5 hours.

Yield: 8 servings--Serving size: 1/2 cup

Each serving provides:

Calories: 42 

Total fat: 2 g 

Saturated fat: Less than 1 g 

Cholesterol: 0 mg 

Sodium: 44 mg 

Calcium: 12 mg 

Iron: 1 mg

Source: http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/other/syah/fresal.htm